Have you ever thought of starting your own food blog but don’t know where to start? I know how wrecking it can be to struggle with technical stuff when you really just want to share that amazing and intriguing recipe of yours. Whether you want to start a cooking blog, or you are planning to develop into a more successful food blogger, I sincerely wish these tips will help reduce your technical troubles.
You have two options when you are all set to start your food blog...
First option is, Hiring a web designer to do the job for you. And
The second option is doing it yourself! Well, this post is for you if you intend doing it yourself...
The steps in starting your own food blog:
1) Buy a your domain
What do you want your domain name to be?
You can brainstorm as many different ideas as possible. You can come up with series of statement or by listing words that describe your cooking style, lifestyle, background, etc. You will definitely find the perfect name. You should go for Domain names that are short, memorable, easy to spell and typically end in .com (yourname.com). Cost: free with Bluehost when you buy a hosting plan or you can pay around $14 per year elsewhere.
2) Find a reliable web host.
Your host determines your success... There are tons of webhosts out there but always go for the best... If you don't have the money at hand for a web host, then settle with blogger; A paid option is Bluehost... You can try them by clicking on the link. A web host stores your website and makes it accessible to the world wide web. In other words, your website “lives” on your web host’s servers. The cost differs from hosts to hosts.
3) Install WordPress.
WordPress is top-of-the-line, industry standard blogging software. Cost: free! I have written a detailed tutorial on how to install wordpress HERE.
4) Install a WordPress theme and plugins.
Your WordPress theme will determine the look, feel and functionality of your website. Cost: free to some bucks. You can read about choosing the right Design for your blog.
Install WordPress plugins which extend the functionality of WordPress in certain areas. For example, one of my recommended WordPress plugins helps prevent spam comments. Most plugins are free!
Now that you've successfully come up with your beautiful food blog, it's absolutely time to start blogging! Publish those recipes, stories and photos. In here, you only need your hard work and some determinations. The list below should help you...
The Basic parts of being a Food Blogger
1. You must have vast knowledge in food.
You don't just wake up one morning and decide to start a food blog!
2. You need to become a good photographer.
What's a food blog without some yummy pictures? Absolutely a stale one. So, you need a camera without some amazing megapixels and or you can you your phone if you don't have a camera but remember, it's picture quality should be superb.
3. You should start loving Social medias
Pinterest for one is extremely important to food bloggers... It's useful, use it! You need to be active on facebook, be part of its groups... Join twitter, tumblr, stumbleupon and so one.
4. You may need to spend more money...
Absolutely...
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